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Sensex end lower by 54 points on foreign fund outflows
Rediff· 2025-12-15 11:31
Market Performance - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally lower due to a weak trend in global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows [1][3] - The 30-share BSE Sensex dipped by 54.30 points, or 0.06 percent, closing at 85,213.36, with an intraday decline of 427.34 points, or 0.50 percent, to 84,840.32 [3] - The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 19.65 points, or 0.08 percent, to 26,027.30 [4] Sector Performance - Major laggards from Sensex firms included Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, and HDFC Bank [4] - Gainers included Hindustan Unilever, Trent, HCL Tech, Asian Paints, and Tata Steel [4] Foreign Investment Trends - Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 1,114.22 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 3,868.94 crore [6] - Persistent foreign fund outflows and a weak rupee have kept markets in a narrow range, with currency volatility expected to continue until clarity on the India-US trade deal emerges [7] Global Market Influence - Asian markets, including South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng, ended lower [6] - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, increased by 0.15 percent to $61.21 per barrel [7]
Equity markets decline in early trade dragged by bank stocks, foreign fund outflows
The Hindu· 2025-12-02 04:44
Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on December 2, 2025, due to pressure from blue-chip bank stocks and ongoing foreign fund outflows [1][2] - The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 380.02 points to 85,261.88 during initial trade after reaching a record high in the previous session [1] - The 50-share NSE Nifty decreased by 98.3 points to 26,077.45 [2] Sector Performance - Major laggards from the Sensex firms included HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Adani Ports, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Eternal [2] - In contrast, gainers included Asian Paints, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, and Bajaj Finance [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹1,171.31 crore on December 1, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹2,558.93 crore [2] Global Market Context - Asian markets showed mixed performance, with Shanghai's SSE Composite index trading lower, while South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices were in positive territory [3] - U.S. markets ended lower on December 1, and Brent crude oil prices dipped 0.03% to $63.15 per barrel [3] Recent Trading Activity - On December 1, the Sensex ended 64.77 points or 0.08% lower at 85,641.90 after earlier gains, having reached a record intra-day high of 86,159.02 [3] - The Nifty settled at 26,175.75, down 27.20 points or 0.10%, after climbing to a lifetime high of 26,325.80 during the day [4]
Stock markets end flat in highly volatile trade
Rediff· 2025-11-28 11:53
Market Performance - Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed almost unchanged in a highly volatile trade as investors remained cautious ahead of key macroeconomic data announcements [1] - The 30-share BSE Sensex slipped by 13.71 points or 0.02 percent to settle at 85,706.67, while the 50-share NSE Nifty skidded 12.60 points or 0.05 percent to 26,202.95 [2][3] - During the trading session, Sensex hit a high of 85,969.89 and a low of 85,577.82, gyrating 392.07 points [3] Investor Activity - Fresh foreign fund outflows and muted global market trends contributed to the rangebound nature of the stock markets [3] - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 1,255.20 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 3,940.87 crore [5] Sector Performance - Among Sensex firms, Power Grid, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank, and Infosys were the biggest laggards [4] - Major gainers included Mahindra & Mahindra, Sun Pharma, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and State Bank of India [4] Global Market Trends - In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index settled lower, while Japan's Nikkei 225 index and Shanghai's SSE Composite index ended in positive territory [4] - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, increased by 0.25 percent to $63.50 per barrel [5]
Sensex, Nifty fall for third day, dragged by foreign fund outflows, weak global peers
The Hindu· 2025-11-07 11:20
Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on November 7, 2025, with Sensex declining 94.73 points (0.11%) to 83,216.28 and Nifty dipping 17.40 points (0.07%) to 25,492.30 [1] - During the day, Sensex experienced a significant drop of 640.06 points (0.76%) to 82,670.95 [1] - On November 6, 2025, Sensex had already declined 148.14 points (0.18%) to 83,311.01, while Nifty dipped 87.95 points (0.34%) to 25,509.70 [4] Company-Specific Movements - Bharti Airtel's stock tumbled 4.46% after Singtel sold approximately 0.8% stake for ₹10,353 crore (SGD 1.5 billion) [2] - Other laggards included Tech Mahindra, Trent, Reliance Industries, HCL Tech, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC [2] - Gainers in the market included Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Bajaj Finserv [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment Trends - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹3,263.21 crore on November 6, 2025, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,283.91 crore [3]
Sensex inches up 40 points in muted trading
Rediff· 2025-11-03 11:08
Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced slight gains, with Sensex up by 39.78 points (0.05%) to 83,978.49 and Nifty up by 41.25 points (0.16%) to 25,763.35, ending a two-day decline [1][3][4] - Sensex reached a high of 84,127 and a low of 83,609.54 during the trading session [4] Sector Performance - Mahindra & Mahindra was the top gainer among Sensex firms, increasing by 1.7% following positive October sales data, while Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles rose by 1.69% [4] - Other notable gainers included State Bank of India, Bharti Airtel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank [5] - Conversely, Maruti Suzuki saw the largest decline, dropping by 3.37%, with ITC, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen & Toubro, Bharat Electronics, and Titan also among the major laggards [5] Institutional Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹6,769.34 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹7,068.44 crore [5] Global Market Context - In Asian markets, indices such as South Korea's Kospi, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed positively [6] - Global oil prices saw a minor decrease, with Brent crude falling by 0.14% to $64.71 per barrel [6]
Sensex drops 466 points on selling in pvt banking shares
Rediff· 2025-10-31 11:19
Market Performance - The BSE Sensex declined by 465.75 points or 0.55% to settle at 83,938.71, marking its second consecutive day of losses [3] - The NSE Nifty fell by 155.75 points or 0.60% to 25,722.10 [3] - During the trading day, the Sensex dropped as much as 498.8 points or 0.59% [3] Investor Sentiment - Foreign fund outflows, mixed corporate earnings, and uncertainty regarding the US Federal Reserve's future rate actions negatively impacted investor sentiment [4] - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 3,077.59 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased equities worth Rs 2,469.34 crore [7] Sector Performance - Major laggards among Sensex firms included Eternal, NTPC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Trent, and HDFC Bank [4] - Gainers included Bharat Electronics, Larsen & Toubro, Tata Consultancy Services, ITC, and State Bank of India [4] Global Market Trends - Asian markets showed mixed results, with South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei 225 in positive territory, while Shanghai's SSE Composite index and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index ended lower [5] - European markets were trading in the red, and US markets closed negatively on Thursday [7] Commodity Prices - Global oil benchmark Brent crude decreased by 0.31% to $64.80 a barrel [7]
Stock markets decline in early trade amid profit-taking, fresh foreign fund outflows
The Hindu· 2025-10-24 05:10
Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on October 24, 2025, amid profit-taking after a week-long rally and fresh foreign fund outflows [1] - The BSE Sensex dropped 153.18 points to 84,403.22, while the NSE Nifty dipped 51.1 points to 25,840.30 [1] - Both indices had reached their 52-week highs on October 23, 2025 [1] Company Performance - Major laggards among Sensex firms included Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, Power Grid, Eternal, and Adani Ports [2] - Gainers included Bharat Electronics, ICICI Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Steel [2] Foreign Investment Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth ₹1,165.94 crore on October 23, 2025 [3] - Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) were net buyers, purchasing equities worth ₹3,893.73 crore in the previous trade [3] Global Market Context - Asian markets showed positive performance with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng trading higher [2] - U.S. markets ended positively on October 23, 2025 [2] - Global oil benchmark Brent crude decreased by 0.47% to $65.68 a barrel [3]
Sensex falls 97 pts on relentless foreign fund outflows
Rediff· 2025-09-30 11:27
Market Performance - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower, marking the eighth consecutive session of decline due to foreign fund outflows and caution ahead of the RBI's interest rate decision [1][3] - The BSE Sensex declined by 97.32 points or 0.12% to settle at 80,267.62, with a high of 80,677.82 and a low of 80,201.15 during the day [3] - In eight trading days, the Sensex has decreased by 2,746.34 points or 3.30% [3] - The NSE Nifty fell by 23.80 points or 0.10% to 24,611.10 [3] Sector Performance - Metal and banking stocks advanced, while realty and consumer durables faced selling pressure [5] - Major laggards among Sensex firms included ITC, Bharti Airtel, Trent, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, and Reliance Industries [5] - Major gainers included UltraTech Cement, Adani Ports, Tata Motors, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Finance, and Hindustan Unilever [5] Foreign Investment Activity - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) offloaded equities worth Rs 2,831.59 crore, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 3,845.87 crore [7] Upcoming Events - The RBI rate-setting panel's decision is expected to be announced on Wednesday [8]